Friday

Kick off the weekend with a literary and decadent happy hour of sorts with the folks at M. Judson Booksellers and The Chocolate Moose. The bookstore will welcome Amanda Kabak, author of The Mathematics of Change, for their ongoing "In Conversation With…" series. The novel explores female relationships and identity issues in a way that has been described as “smart, funny, and heartfelt” by critics. As you enjoy the conversation and reading with Kabak, indulge yourself with craft beer, wine, or the most delicious baked treats imaginable courtesy of the bookstore’s café partner The Chocolate Moose. One could argue that their chocolate chip cookies are the best in the world and that argument would not be wrong.

If you prefer your art in a more visual or hands on form, check out Wine & Design which is celebrating both singles and couples in the wake of the recent Valentine’s Day shenanigans. Friday evening they will offer one class for “Wine Lovers” and another for Singles Night where participants will try their hand at “Starry Greenville” – a local spin on the classic Vincent van Gogh painting. Bring a bottle of wine to help get the creative juices flowing and get your paint on with a loved one or a room full of potential new friends.

For a can’t-miss evening of music, you will want to head out to Greer’s Spinning Jenny for The Lone Bellow. Originally from Brooklyn but now based in Nashville, the three-piece Americana band first got together in 2013, and has been taking the music world by storm ever since. Each of the band’s members – Zach Williams, Kanene Donehey Pipkin and Brian Elmquist – began as solo artists, but really found their sound as a cohesive unit opening for the likes of the Civil Wars, Dwight Yoakum and the Avett Brothers. Their combined voice is perfectly suited for the acoustics of the Spinning Jenny in downtown Greer and this promises to be one heck of a show. Start the evening with a bite and a cocktail at The Great Bay Oyster House up the street or maybe a slice and a brew from Wild Ace Pizza around the corner.

Saturday

There are two types of people in the world – people that love practicing yoga and those who have never tried it. If you find yourself in the latter group but want to change that, and Greenville Yoga is here to help. Saturday afternoon the studio will offer a special two hour class “Yoga For Beginners” that will break down the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the practice and introduce you to the physical and mental rewards yoga has to offer. The class is $20 and also includes a “Questions & Possibilities” portion at the conclusion.

Have the 2018 Winter Olympics ignited your competitive spirit but you do not own a pair of skis, skates, or whatever that broom they use in curling is called? Is drinking beer and lightly throwing things more fitting of your athletic prowess? In that case, you will want to head on over to the Growler Haus in the Village of West Greenville for its inaugural Beer Olympics Cornhole Tournament. Teams registered by 5 p.m. will compete in the evening’s cornhole tournament with the winners advancing to finals and medal ceremony on February 24.

Any questions you have regarding the current state of old fashioned, in your face, rock and roll can be answered Saturday night at the Radio Room when Dirty Soul Revival takes the stage. The Asheville-based band combines Lynyrd Skynyrd-era Southern Rock roots with a modern Black Keys level of energy for a big, and utterly captivating, rock and roll sound. This one will definitely leave your ears ringing and, despite doctors’ warnings, your soul will be better off for it. Silver Tongue Devils and Gods of Mars will round out this epic evening of music.

Sunday

Sunday is for brunch, taking it easy, and Sunday Funday tomfoolery. All of this can be had in spades with the return of Hatha & Hops Sunday Brunch at Quest Brewing Company. Abby Garcia will lead guests through a noon yoga class in the brewhouse before indulging craft beers and burgers from the Chuck Truck. A mere $10 buys you admission to the yoga class and your first pint of brew and how you treat yourself for the duration of the afternoon is entirely your decision. Bring your mat and appetite and see where the day takes you as you close out another fun weekend here in the Upstate.

Members of Kate Townsend's yoga class at Quest Brewing Company in Greenville, S.C., work through breathing and other yoga stances. At the end of the class, participants can finish up with a cold beer.
(Photo:
Mykal McEldowney/The Greenville News
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